10 days in Alberta Itinerary
10 days in Alberta Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Alberta itinerary planner
Start: Toronto
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Edmonton
— 1 night
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Calgary
— 1 night
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Banff National Park
— 4 nights
Bus
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Jasper National Park
— 3 nights
Bus to Edmonton, Fly to Toronto
End: Toronto
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Edmonton
— 1 night
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Canada's Festival City
Though it suffers from frigid temperatures for much of the year, Edmonton offers a range of tourist activities for all four seasons.Start off your visit on the 16th (Fri): view the masterpieces at Art Gallery of St Albert, then find something for the whole family at World Waterpark, and then look and learn at TELUS World of Science - Edmonton.
To see other places to visit, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Edmonton route planner.
Toronto to Edmonton is an approximately 7.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 2 hours traveling from Toronto to Edmonton. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Edmonton when traveling from Toronto in April, with lows around 0°C. You'll have a few hours on the 17th (Sat) to wrap things up before traveling to Calgary.
Things to do in Edmonton
Side Trip
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Calgary
— 1 night
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Stampede City
Known as the "Stampede City" thanks to its world-famous annual rodeo, Calgary remains a tale of two cities.Start off your visit on the 17th (Sat): enjoy breathtaking views from Calgary Tower.
For photos, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Calgary holiday planner.
Traveling by car from Edmonton to Calgary takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. In April, plan for daily highs up to 13°C, and evening lows to 0°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sun) so you can catch the bus to Banff National Park.
Things to do in Calgary
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Banff National Park
— 4 nights
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Among the world's oldest national parks, Banff National Park serves as a World Heritage-listed mecca for cyclists, hikers, skiers, bird-watchers, mountain climbers, and anyone else with a passion for exploring vast untouched wildernesses.Venture out of the city with trips to Kicking Horse River (in Field) and Yoho National Park (Lake O' Hara & Sherbrooke Lake). The adventure continues: get a dose of the wild on Kingmik Dog Sled Tours, fly down the slopes at The Lake Louise Ski Resort, appreciate the extensive heritage of Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, and get a new perspective on nature at Buffalo Nations Luxton Museum.
To find ratings, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, read Banff National Park trip maker website.
You can take a bus from Calgary to Banff National Park in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle. Traveling from Calgary in April, expect Banff National Park to be slightly colder, temps between 9°C and -4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Thu) to allow time to take a bus to Jasper National Park.
Things to do in Banff National Park
Side Trip
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Jasper National Park
— 3 nights
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The largest national park in the Canadian Rockies, sprawling Jasper National Park encompasses more than 10,000 sq km (4,200 sq mi) of largely unspoiled mountain wilderness.Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Fri): see the interesting displays at The Den - Jasper's Wildlife Museum, soothe aching muscles at Jasper Fitness & Aquatic Centre, then browse the exhibits of Our Native Land, then get all the equipment you need at On-Line Sport & Tackle, and finally explore the galleries of Mountain Galleries. Here are some ideas for day two: fly down the slopes at Marmot Basin Ski Area, contemplate the waterfront views at Pyramid and Patricia Lakes, then stop by Friends of Jasper National Park, and finally learn the secrets of beer at Jasper Food Tours.
For other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Jasper National Park journey planner.
You can take a bus from Banff National Park to Jasper National Park in 4.5 hours. In April in Jasper National Park, expect temperatures between 13°C during the day and -3°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Sun) to allow time to travel back home.
Things to do in Jasper National Park
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Alberta travel guide
Home to two of the world's oldest national parks, Alberta draws millions of visitors with its scenic landscapes ideal for skiing, hiking, and camping. Few leave this western Canadian province without a visit to Lake Louise, arguably the biggest attraction in Alberta. The pristine area around this glacial body of water offers some of the world's finest trails for mountain biking and horseback riding, while a nearby ski resort provides runs for alpine and cross-country skiing, snowboarding, and heli-skiing. If you get sated of all those picture-perfect natural landscapes, add Calgary or Edmonton to your Alberta trip itinerary. Both offer good tourist infrastructure and host renowned festivals, celebrating everything from the country's ranching culture to folk music.
